Wednesday, June 27, 2012

@Rodelle and @KitchenAid LAUNCH the Great American Ice Cream Challenge

> Ice Cream Fans -- Enter!

> RODELLE AND KITCHENAID LAUNCH THE GREAT AMERICAN ICE CREAM CHALLENGE > Celebrate Summer With a Sweet Opportunity > > Nothing screams summer like ice cream. Rodelle and KitchenAid are partnering together to present the first ever ‘Great American Ice Cream Challenge.’ To festively kick off the challenge on July 4, Rodelle and KitchenAid have come together to introduce a NEW flavor of ice cream - Berry Swirl White Chocolate - a red, white and blue delight. It is rich, decadent, light and summery all at the same time. > > Creative foodies are invited to join the Great American Ice Cream Challenge by submitting their most creative ice cream recipe at rodellekitchen.com. The freshest recipe will win a KitchenAid® 7-Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer in festive Candy Apple Red, and an exclusive gift set of Rodelle Gourmet Ingredients. > > “We are so thrilled to partner with KitchenAid,” says Deb Schlichting, Director of Marketing for Rodelle. “They have been so enthusiastic and excited to spread the word about Rodelle & their KitchenAid® Ice Cream Maker Attachment. The attachment simply connects to any size KitchenAid® Stand Mixer and makes a phenomenally rich and creamy ice cream,” she adds. > > [About The Great American Ice Cream Challenge] > The Great American Ice Cream Challenge is intended to spark some kitchen creativity. With ice cream being such an American summertime staple, it only made sense to have a contest surrounding it! The Challenge is the perfect platform for Rodelle to inspire the best or most creative ice cream flavor imaginable. The contest runs from July 4 – July 31, 2012 and only one entry will be accepted per person. Rodelle and KitchenAid invite all US Residents to participate, and there will be two categories of winners: > > 1-Blue Ribbon/Grand Prize –KitchenAid® 7-Quart Stand Mixer with Ice Cream Attachment. > 2-Red Ribbon Prize – Rodelle Gourmet Gift Set > > [About Rodelle] > Responsibly sourced from premier growing regions, Rodelle has been delivering the finest in baking essentials for 75 years. Its pure vanilla, superior extracts and remarkable spice blends have been unrivaled in flavor and quality since 1936. Rodelle’s exclusive collection takes culinary adventure from good to grand. The company believes that choosing premier ingredients is the way for avid chefs to make a difference in their recipes year round. > > Rodelle’s Baking Essentials are available at grocery stores nationwide. For more details on the Great American Ice Cream Challenge, or for more about where to buy, visit: www.rodellekitchen.com > > ### > > About Rodelle: > Rodelle has created premier baking and cooking essentials since 1936. Originating from the south of France, the Rodelle family revolutionized the standard for gourmet flavors when they came to the states, bringing with them, their passion and expertise for the flavor industry. In 1984, Rodelle became part of Custom Blending Inc. where a relentless commitment to high quality continues. Today, Rodelle provides home bakers and culinary professionals alike with the finest ingredients on the market. From Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans to Dutch-processed baking cocoa and Herbs de Provence, quality comes first. The company is wind powered and has consistently given a portion of sales back to its growing regions. www.rodellekitchen.com > > About KitchenAid: > Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. In connection with the Cook for the Cure® program, KitchenAid will donate a minimum of $450,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in 2012. Now in its eleventh year, this partnership has raised over $8 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAidandhttp://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA. > > *Based on a 2012 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Professionals.